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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,017.78, 448,566.82 and 181,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,017.78, 448,566.82 and 181,807.52 is: 250,918.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,017.78 : 448,566.82 = 181,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,017.78/448,566.82 = 181,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,017.78x = 448,566.82 × 181,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,017.78x = 81,552,821,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,552,821,098.49/325,017.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,918.03

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